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Salida & Buena Vista Gravel & Dirt Road Conditions

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Salida & Buena Vista dry and open today? Live conditions for the quiet county and forest roads a gravel or drop-bar bike rides, with melt-out and the 10-day outlook, refreshed every morning from real soil, snowpack, and weather data.snapshot · Oct 16

Salida & Buena Vista gravel conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Roads reading dry right now
12 of 369 roads reading dry
Hero dirt 12Soft — ride gently 187Muddy — stay off 112Significant snow 45Winter conditions 7Patchy above 3145 m 1Patchy above 3255 m 1Patchy above 3263 m 1Likely snowy 1Patchy above 3252 m 1Patchy above 3385 m 1
Air quality
AQI 47 · Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Temperature this week
Lower trails7,267–10,620 ft
16°typical 31°–55°F67°
High country10,751–14,012 ft
4°typical 22°–43°F53°
0°20°40°60°
Road soil & drainage
Loam 57%Mixed 28%Sandy 14%Clay 2%
Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

Are the forest roads near Salida & Buena Vista open yet?

87 forest roads are still holding snow, as low as 0% snow-free. The high country comes into gravel season after the valley, so the upper forest roads open last. Tracked daily through the melt.

Gravel & dirt roads near Salida & Buena Vista right now

Right now about 12 of 369 gravel and dirt roads near Salida & Buena Vista are reading dry and rideable, with 299 still soft or muddy after recent rain. These roads are mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace. Graded gravel drains faster than singletrack, but skinny tires are less forgiving once it is wet.

Salida & Buena Vista gravel riding FAQ

Are the gravel and dirt roads near Salida & Buena Vista rideable right now?

12 of 369 tracked gravel and dirt roads near Salida & Buena Vista are reading dry and rideable today, while 299 are still soft after recent rain. Gravel roads are crowned and drain faster than singletrack, so they firm up sooner after a storm, but a wet dirt road still ruts and skinny gravel tires grip less, so check the live read before a long day.

Are the forest roads near Salida & Buena Vista open and melted out yet?

87 high forest roads near Salida & Buena Vista are still holding snow, as low as 0% snow-free right now. The upper roads and passes come into gravel season after the valley does; this page tracks their snow coverage and estimated open date daily through the melt.

Where can I ride gravel near Salida & Buena Vista?

Gravel and dirt roads we track for conditions near Salida & Buena Vista include Morris Creek Road, Badger Road, Deadman Road and Tpra Road. We tell you whether each one is dry, wet, or still snowed in rather than building the route, so pair the live conditions here with your favorite route planner for the full ride.

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